General Manager Finance

Communicate Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking a General Manager Finance to oversee the accounting and finance functions. This role requires managing banking relationships, tax planning, and compliance audits while driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in finance, particularly in manufacturing or engineering, and a CA(SA) qualification. The role offers the opportunity to provide strategic financial leadership to support business growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience leading finance teams.
• Strong background in manufacturing, engineering, shipping, logistics, or warehousing.
• Experience in tax planning, audits (internal, statutory, BBBEE), and CIPC secretarial work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire accounting and finance function.
• Manage banking relationships and raise finance when required.
• Drive process improvements and maintain compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Compliance

Tax Planning

Communication Skills

SAP

Education

Chartered Accountant CA(SA)

Tools

SAP

Job description

As General Manager Finance, you will oversee the entire accounting and finance function, ensuring accurate reporting to internal stakeholders, statutory bodies, and shareholders.

You will manage banking relationships, raise finance when required, and implement strong internal controls with periodic reviews.

The role includes tax planning, BBBEE audits, statutory and compliance audits, and secretarial duties related to CIPC.

You will drive process improvements, maintain compliance, and provide strategic financial leadership to support business growth.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 10 years experience leading finance teams
• Background in manufacturing, engineering, shipping, logistics, or warehousing
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and compliance
• Experience in tax planning, audits (internal, statutory, BBBEE), and CIPC secretarial work
• Ability to implement and monitor robust internal controls
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• SAP experience advantageous
• Qualification: Chartered Accountant CA(SA) qualification required

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